Design is an art of situations. Designers respond to a need, a problem, a circumstance, that arises in the world. The best work is produced in relati…

- Ellen Lupton

Typography is what language looks like.

- Ellen Lupton

To say a grid is limiting is to say that language is limiting, or typography is limiting. It is up to us to use these media critically or passively.

- Ellen Lupton

Working within the constraints of a problem is part of the fun and challenge of design.

- Ellen Lupton

Readers usually ignore the typographic interface, gliding comfortably along literacy's habitual groove. Sometimes, however, the interface should be a…

- Ellen Lupton

Letters do love one another. However, due to their anatomical differences, some letters have a hard time achieving intimacy.

- Ellen Lupton

Think more design less

- Ellen Lupton

You have to be prepared to give creative work 150%. I hear a lot of young people talking about life/work balance, which I think is great when you’re …

- Ellen Lupton

It is easier to talk than to listen. Pay attention to your clients, your users, your readers, and your friends. Your design will get better as you li…

- Ellen Lupton